ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English gonnepoudre, from gonne, gunne gun + poudre powder
1.
a. : a black or brown explosive consisting of an intimate mechanical mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur manufactured originally as a powder and later usually in grains of various sizes for different uses and used as the first and only military propellant until the introduction of smokeless powder — see black powder , brown powder
b. : any of various powders used in guns as propelling charges
smokeless gunpowder
— compare smokeless powder
2. : gunpowder tea